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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The doctor had believed in ________________ until he had met the people of his town.

2. What does Lisa do in less than a year at Darlington Hall?

3. What does Lord Darlington's godson attempt to learn from Lord Darlington at dinner?

4. What does Stevens recall when seeing the sign?

5. How is Mr. Farraday different from Lord Darlington?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stevens learns his profession from his father who was also a butler. How has the profession defined the relationship between father and son? What good has come of the mutual profession? What sadness has come from it? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of Stevens' sighting of the Giffen Silver Polish sign. What does silver polish signify for him? What did properly polished silver represent to important households? To Stevens?

Essay Topic 3

How does Stevens justify the humiliating behavior inflicted by Lord Darlington's guests toward him? What is his view on the laws of nature? Does he truly feel that class distinction has its place even after he has been a victim of its cruelty?

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